Publisher's Synopsis
The techniques of artificial intelligence and its derivative, expert systems, has developed in parallel with, yet independently of, decision support systems. Both systems operate in the same areas of application, and aim to provide advice and support for a range of human activities from diagnosis and fault-finding, to planning and decision-making.;This volume examines how much can be gained from integrating expert systems and decision support systems to create a powerful integrated computer system that has the potential to considerably improve managerial decision-making.
